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"The gift is the job!" Milly Alcock on Becoming Supergirl, drunk acting and the joy of punching


In this engaging interview with BBC Radio 1, Milly Alcock discusses her journey to becoming the new Supergirl and shares behind-the-scenes insights from the set of her latest film.

Key Highlights from the Interview:

  • The Casting Journey: Milly explains how the process unfolded, starting with a Zoom call with Peter Saffron in 2023, followed by a self-tape, a screen test in Atlanta, and finally receiving the news from James Gunn (0:30-1:02).
  • Filming Challenges: She discusses the physical realities of the role, including the difficulties of working with stunt harnesses (3:47-4:15) and filming scenes with a CGI dog, Krypto (2:23-3:05).
  • Character Perspective: Milly defines her version of Supergirl as a character rooted in Tom King and Bilquis Evely's Woman of Tomorrow, describing her as messy, unconventional, and unapologetic (5:38-6:15, 8:36-9:12).
  • On-Set Dynamics: She talks about her experience working with Craig Gillespie (9:56-10:20), performing fight sequences—some involving Jason Momoa (11:28-11:42, 12:45-13:00)—and the collaborative, often emotional process of filming scenes with her co-star David Corenswet (17:02-17:28).
  • Career Outlook: Reflecting on her success, Milly shares a sentiment she values deeply: "The gift is the job" (14:48-15:05, 18:24-18:29), emphasizing her love for the craft and the process of disappearing into different characters.

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